Gyarados Collector’s Guide: HeartGold SoulSilver #4

Character Intro

Gyarados from the HeartGold SoulSilver set is a Rare Holo card numbered 4. It features 130 HP and the powerful Hyper Beam attack, with vivid artwork that captures the Pokémon’s intense presence.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Magikarp)
• Attacks:
• Hydro Splash (50 damage)
• Hyper Beam (80 damage, discards an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon)
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-20)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Flavor Text: “Once it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.”
• Print Variant: None known
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Release Date: Unknown
• Legal Status: unknown

Key Printings

This printing is from HeartGold SoulSilver, card number 4, with Rare Holo rarity. It’s a Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon featuring Hydro Splash and Hyper Beam—an attack that discards an Energy card from the Defending Pokémon for added disruption.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are documented. Identifiers include set code “hgss1” and card number “4.” The illustrator, Mitsuhiro Arita, is a notable marker for collectors. Card image: /images/hgss1/hgss1-4.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

The legality of this card is unknown. It is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Always verify tournament rules before play.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holofoil by storing the card in a sleeve and keeping it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or surface contact that could scratch the illustrated area by Mitsuhiro Arita.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver: Revisits classic Pokémon with updated artwork and mechanics. Gyarados #4 stands out as a powerful Water-type Stage 1 with strong attacks and a rare holofoil finish, making it a prized card for collectors of this series.

For collectors and players alike, this Gyarados from HeartGold SoulSilver showcases the Pokémon’s fierce nature and strategic potential.